Cold Air Intake for Nissan Maxima (1995-1999) 3.0L Engine

Wake Up Your VQ30DE V6 with a High-Flow Cold Air Intake for Nissan Maxima

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima (A32 Chassis) owners running the legendary VQ30DE engine family.

The Problem: The fourth-generation Maxima was marketed as the "4-Door Sports Car," but the factory air box is a major bottleneck. The stock plastic intake tube and restrictive paper filter box were designed for silence rather than speed. This setup creates turbulence and pulls in hot, stagnant air from the engine bay, which results in sluggish throttle response and a muffled exhaust note that hides the true character of the VQ30DE.

The Solution: This kit is engineered to maximize the volumetric efficiency of the VQ series motor. By replacing the restrictive factory baffles with smooth-bore piping and a high-velocity air filter, we deliver a more direct path for oxygen to reach the intake manifold. This reduces pumping losses and allows your V6 to breathe freely, providing the crisp response that "4DSC" enthusiasts expect.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Enhanced Power Delivery: Improves airflow velocity, resulting in more consistent acceleration and better pull in the mid-to-high RPM range where the VQ engine shines.
• Durable Induction Sound: Replaces the plastic intake silencers with high-grade aluminum, giving your Maxima a deep, growling intake note under load without being obtrusive at highway speeds.
• Easy Bolt-On Install: Engineered as a direct replacement for the OEM air box. No cutting or heavy fabrication is required; it mounts using existing factory points in under an hour.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1995 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1996 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1997 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1998 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1999 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, GLE-E, SE) 3.0L V6

Interchange Part Numbers:

VQ30DE, A32, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, MAXIMA-30-INTAKE

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As specialists in the VQ platform, we know these engines inside and out. This intake is a proven way to modernize the driving feel of your classic A32 Maxima. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.

Common Questions

Will this cold air intake fit my 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima?
Yes, this kit is engineered specifically for the 4th-generation 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima (A32 chassis) equipped with the 3.0L VQ30DE V6 engine.

Which Nissan Maxima trim levels are compatible with this kit?
This intake fits 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima GXE, GLE, GLE-E, and SE trims running the factory 190 HP and 205 lb-ft 3.0L VQ30DE V6.

What does this intake kit replace on my engine?
It directly replaces the restrictive factory plastic intake tube, intake silencers, and paper filter box with smooth-bore aluminum piping and a high-velocity air filter.

Is any cutting or fabrication required for installation?
It is a direct bolt-on replacement for the OEM air box that mounts using your existing factory points with no cutting or heavy fabrication required, typically taking under an hour.

How will this change the sound and response of my 3.0L V6?
Replacing the factory plastic baffles with aluminum piping reduces airflow turbulence for crisper throttle response in the mid-to-high RPM range and produces a deep induction note under load while staying quiet at highway speeds.